Tiny Core Linux USB installer is a small software application developed with a single goal in mind: to help you install Tiny Core Linux on USB flash drives using several straightforward features.

Tiny Core Linux (TCL) is a Linux operating system that is characterized by a lightweight size, minimalism and enhanced functionality provided by extensions.

Portable running mode

The tool is delivered in a portable package, which means you can open it on your system by simply running the EXE file.

This way you can bypass the installation process, make sure your Windows registry doesn’t get bloated with unnecessary entries, and open the utility without administrative privileges. Good news is that you can even store it on any USB flash drive or other removable media devices and carry it with you.

Clean and simple looks

Tiny Core Linux USB installer adopts an intuitive layout that doesn’t leave room for ambiguities and questions. The program embeds most of its features into a single panel without concealing any complex configuration settings under the main window.

Although a help manual is not embedded in the package, you can easily get an idea about how to configure the dedicated parameters.

Tiny Core Linux installation tweaks

Tiny Core Linux USB installer offers you the freedom to select the ISO file that you want to deploy. You can add the ISO using the built-in browse button as there’s no support for drag-and-drop.

What’s more, you are allowed to choose the target removable drive and make the program create a TCE directory on the selected USB flash drive. With just one click on the ‘Install’ button you can enable the process. You should take into consideration that the installation might take some time.

Last but not least, Tiny Core Linux USB installer includes a built-in MD5 tool for verifying ISO file integrity. You only need to place the file that contains MD5 data in the folder where the ISO file is stored and then click on the ‘Check MD5’ option in the file menu. In case the MD5 file is not found, the menu item is disabled.

Simple yet efficient application

To sum things up, Tiny Core Linux USB installer delivers a straightforward software solution for helping you deploy Tiny Core Linux on a USB flash drive with minimal user intervention. It can be run on all Windows flavors out there and mastered by all types of users, regardless of their experience level.

Tiny Core Linux USB installer was reviewed by Ana Marculescu, last updated on October 18th, 2014